How to travel from Manchester to Peterborough

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Peterborough

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €27.

Distance: 103 miles (167 km)

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€50

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€31

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3h 6m

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2h 36m

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30m

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5h 6m

Average total duration

4h 36m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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LNER

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Manchester to Peterborough

How to get from Manchester to Peterborough by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Manchester to Peterborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

TransPennine ExpressL36642+LNERY11705
09:30AM2h33
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
12:03PMPeterborough station (PBO)
$691One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

TransPennine ExpressL36642+LNERY11705
09:30AM2h33
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
12:03PMPeterborough station (PBO)
$691One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL36636+LNERY11699
08:30AM2h32
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
11:02AMPeterborough station (PBO)
$691One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TransPennine ExpressL36558+LNERY12000
09:13AM2h32
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:45AMPeterborough station (PBO)
$931One-way
1 transfer
East Midlands TrainsY12357
08:43AM2h59
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:42AMPeterborough station (PBO)
$1021One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02888+CrossCountryC74802
09:34AM2h34
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
12:08PMPeterborough station (PBO)
$1341One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Peterborough

Travel to Peterborough easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Peterborough.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Peterborough including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Peterborough is a train with an average price of $34 (€27).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Peterborough:

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Peterborough costing on average $38 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Peterborough is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Peterborough take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 2m.

The distance from Manchester to Peterborough is approximately 103 miles (167 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Peterborough is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Peterborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Peterborough:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Peterborough station (PBO).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Peterborough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Peterborough by bus.
  • Travel with LNER, East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, east_midlands_trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Peterborough by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Peterborough:
  • 1 direct trains per day with East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Peterborough often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Cambridge, Edinburgh, Leicester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Peterborough and these popular destinations at a great price.

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